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Oil is Booming, but Are Drivers Benefiting?

Texas' historic shale drilling boom continues to boost the state's economy, but analysts say increased production is providing only modest relief to drivers at the pump.

By Mose Buchele, KUT News
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Texas' historic shale drilling boom continues to boost the state's economy, but analysts say increased production is providing only modest relief to drivers at the pump. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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